Chlorogalum purpureum var. purpureum Calflora

Distribution by County 2008

Chlorogalum purpureum Brandegee var. purpureum

Purple amole

Chlorogalum purpureum var. purpureum is a perennial herb (bulb) that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.

also called Hooveria purpurea var. purpurea

California Rare Plant Rank: 1B.1 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere).

Federal status: Threatened.

Record Count by County


Monterey: 50	San Luis Obispo: 3

Suggested Citation

Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/ (Accessed: 11/21/2024).